atrocious
adj. C1 Advanced US //əˈtɹoʊʃəs// UK //ɐtɹˈəʊʃəs// atro·cious
adj. extremely bad, unpleasant, or of very poor quality. You use this to describe something that is shocking or terrible.
adj. exceptionally bad or of very low quality; often used to describe performance, weather, or behavior. Frequently carries a tone of strong disapproval or shock.
The weather today is absolutely atrocious.
The team lost the game because their defensive play was atrocious throughout the second half.
While the plot of the novel showed some promise, the atrocious grammar and inconsistent pacing made it nearly impossible for most readers to finish.
From Latin atrōx (“cruel, fierce, frightful”) + -ious.
Usage
Often modified by intensifiers like 'absolutely' or 'utterly' rather than 'very'.